Integration Programme Manager - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Integration Programme Manager - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Apply locations Nuremberg, Hamburg, Root, Kriegstetten, Frankfurt

Country: Germany

Job Family: Project Management

YouGov is a global research data and analytics group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks and does. With operations in the US, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks.

Job Description

We are seeking an Integration Programme Manager to join our Integration Management Office. The Integration Programme Manager is an experienced programme manager with a proven track record of managing Mergers, Acquisitions, Carve Outs, and Integration programmes. As a key member of the Integration Management Office (IMO), the Integration Programme Manager will be responsible for all aspects of integration, playing a crucial role in helping to further unite our Consumer Panel Services business within the new YouGov group.

You Will:

• Lead the integration programme, ensuring all aspects of the integration are effectively planned, executed, and monitored.
• Develop and manage the programme roadmap, coordinating with various departments and stakeholders to achieve integration objectives.
• Oversee project management activities, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the integration programme, including cross-functional coordination and dependency management.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive change management plan that considers the human aspect of change and its impact on employees.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for risks and issues related to both the integration programme.

You Have:

• A proven track record of managing integration and change initiatives in a post-acquisition context.
• Strong understanding of the integration process during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including cultural, operational, and organizational aspects.
• Experience with IT change management to advise on technology changes arising from the integration.
• Expertise in programme management and change management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor integration initiatives within set timelines and budgets.
• Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of changes and develop appropriate strategies.
• The ability to independently drive the integration programme, proactively engaging with stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Capability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, and meetings to drive engagement and adoption of integration and change initiatives.
• Solid leadership capabilities to drive integration and change initiatives, motivate teams, and manage resistance effectively.
• A collaborative approach with experience working cross-functionally with departments such as HR, IT, Finance, and Operations.
• Proven ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams through periods of significant change.
• High level of adaptability and resilience to manage the complexities and uncertainties of post-acquisition integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and obstacles that arise during the integration and change process.
• Ability to develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension.

This vacancy can be based in any of our DACH office locations including Germany (Cologne, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Hamburg), Switzerland (Zurich) or Austria (Vienna) with a hybrid working arrangement.

Company Description and Culture

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.

Why join YouGov?

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

Life at YouGov

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethical employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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